Stories tagged with "portland ore"

A few of Tully Bevilaqua's favorite things by indystar

Indiana Fever guard Tully Bevilaqua encourages others to find their niche in life, and recently she chose Indianapolis as hers. At the end of the regular WNBA season, Bevilaqua... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Senn steps right in as 'next man up' by Phil Richards

Jordan Senn was working out on the football field at his old high school in Portland, Ore., when his cell phone rang at mid-afternoon on Sept. 22. It was Indianapolis Colts vice... – Oct 05, 2009 at 11:31 PM in Colts

After spurned bid, play for Cadbury expected to heat up by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. — British candy maker Cadbury PLC is awaiting a sweeter offer than Kraft Foods’ $16.7 billion stock-and-cash proposal. But it is unclear whether Kraft or... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Kennedy not concerned record isn't his any more by David Woods

As far as Bob Kennedy was concerned, his record had lasted too long anyway. While track and field can sometimes suffer from too much emphasis on times and not enough on... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Blind Pilot on the scene at Lollapalooza by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW USA TODAY is teaming up with indie-folk band Blind Pilot, which is Twittering for our... – Aug 06, 2009 at 7:38 PM in Entertainment

McGriff, 81, finishes 13th in NASCAR West Series race by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. — Eighty-one-year-old Hershel McGriff became the oldest driver to take part in a national NASCAR series race, finishing 13th in a Camping World West Series... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

'Secret' Chappelle show draws thousands in Oregon by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The rumor of a secret show by comedian Dave Chappelle turned out... – Jul 15, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Entertainment

'Leverage' hero at a pivotal point as Season 2 begins by USA Today

Timothy Hutton's Nate Ford is your classic flawed cable hero.He's a bitter, vengeful alcoholic, a divorced dad grieving for his dead son, and a former insurance investigator who... – Jul 14, 2009 at 9:49 PM in Entertainment

For many, a simpler life is better by USA Today

Shrinking paychecks and rising environmental concerns are prompting Americans to pare back their lifestyles."Perhaps the silver lining (of the recession) is that people are coming... – Jul 13, 2009 at 8:49 AM in Entertainment

Giraud, Lil Rounds shine as Idols take to the road by USA Today

The top 10 American Idols launched their 50-city Idols Live tour Sunday night at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., with a three-hour production showcasing the Season 9 singers'... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:37 AM in Entertainment

Don't stop believing: 10 Idols get ready to roll to 50 cities by USA Today

All season, American Idol finalists sang shortened songs in front of a few hundred people, and millions more watched on TV. When their 50-city Idols Live tour starts Sunday at the... – Jul 01, 2009 at 10:20 PM in Entertainment

Drew Shields' fleet feet help the Tigers find a niche by Nat Newell

Second-choice sports produce 3 individual titles, earn recognition for Tigers Drew Shields had no idea. Three years ago, he was a football-basketball-baseball player who decided to... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

Shoe giveaway benefits hundreds by Melissa Tussing

The line started forming two hours before a shoe giveaway began Monday at Wheeler Mission and eventually wrapped around the block. For their wait, the hundreds of people received a... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Hundreds line up at mission for free shoes by Melissa Tussing

Several hundred people waited in line outside the Wheeler Mission this morning to receive free shoes. The giveaway kicks off the second annual “National Barefoot Week” from... – Jun 01, 2009 at 3:12 PM in Communities

'Idol' winner Allen is ready for tour and album by USA Today

NEW YORK — A year ago, Kris Allen was planning on finishing college and getting a "regular job."The 23-year-old singer from Conway, Ark., says he was looking forward to... – May 27, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Entertainment

From Indy to Chicago at 110 mph? by indystar

Midwest route is part of Obama’s high-speed rail plan Hoosiers traveling by train would be able to get to Chicago in less than three hours if President Barack Obama’s... – Apr 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM in Communities

Oden gets more comfortable as playoffs loom by indystar

PORTLAND, Ore. — Greg Oden is smiling again.That’s significant as the Trail Blazers prepare for their first foray into the playoffs since 2003. The former Lawrence North star... – Apr 14, 2009 at 7:43 PM in Sports

Memories of old gyms by indystar

I enjoyed Kyle Neddenriep’s March 21 story on the old gyms in Indiana being torn down. As sad as it is to some of us, the younger generations probably don’t have the... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Boilers ready to take on the big boys by indystar

Tussle with top-seeded UConn is a matchup worth dreaming about When Keaton Grant realized he was good enough to play Division I college basketball, the Purdue junior guard dreamed... – Mar 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Purdue

Experience pays off for Boilermakers by indystar

Stars have benefited from playing so many big games together during their time at Purdue PORTLAND, Ore. — From 1994 through 2000, the Purdue men’s basketball program... – Mar 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Purdue